Grade II listed · West Suffolk

Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box

Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box is a Grade II listed building in West Suffolk, first listed on 16 May 2013. It is one of 2,639 Grade II entries among 2,911 listed buildings in West Suffolk; 98% of West Suffolk’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1414231
Date first listed	16 May 2013
Local planning authority	West Suffolk
Location	52.25370, 0.70902 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1414231

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box

Name	Grade	Distance
Northgate Railway Station	II	261 m
Fornham Road Free Church	II	336 m
St Saviours Hospital	I	356 m
Railway Bridge	II	372 m
The Linden Tree Public House	II	382 m
16, Long Brackland	II	468 m
17, 17a, 18, 18a and 19, Long Brackland	II	473 m
51 and 52, St Johns Street	II	524 m
79, Northgate Street	II	527 m
53, St John'S Street	II	530 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box listed?

Yes. Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1414231, first listed on 16 May 2013. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Bury St Edmunds Yard Signal Box?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from West Suffolk, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.